Area around my mouth is dark (Beauty query of the day)

I'm a 13-year-old girl. The area around my mouth is dark. It looks odd and I cannot get rid of it. What should I do? Please help.

Answered by our expert Dr Kiran Lohia

Do you lick your lips or rub them a lot? Typically, we see darkening around the mouth in those girls or boys who have this bad habit. The more the lips are rubbed or licked, the area around them gets irritated resulting in inflammation and darkening. To get rid of this, stop this detrimental habit.
Also, you should use lip balm regularly and moisturise the area around the mouth with a strong cream as often as possible on a daily basis. If the colour does not improve, then go to a dermatologist who can prescribe a treatment cream to help get rid of this darkening.